Hagen FLUVAL G 3, User Manual

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q:

How can I remove dust, marks or fingerprints  

 from the surface of the filter?

A:

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 wraps the filter. Do not use paper, abrasive  

 sponges, detergents or alcohol.

Q:

I am not able to start the pump using the  

priming 

button.

A:

 1. Air entering into the intake circuit:

  a. Check that the telescopic intake stem and the  
 

 intake cross rim assembly are correctly  

 assembled and the O-rings are correctly  

 positioned. Disassemble the parts and  

 reassemble them again by applying a twisting  

movement.

  b. Check that the hoses are well inserted into the  
 

 rim assembly and the ring nuts are properly  

tightened.

  c. Check that the hoses are well positioned into  
 

 the AQUASTOP and the ring nuts are properly  

tightened.

  d. Check that no dirt is present on the red O-rings  
 

 of the AQUASTOP.

 2. Check that the AQUASTOP valve is fully open  
 

 (valve lever fully down).

 3. Check that there are no slacks or loops in the  
 

 intake and output hoses.

 4. Check that the aquarium water level is not more  
 

 than 15 cm below your aquarium rim. 

 5. Check that the hose connected to the intake  
 

 strainer is attached to the correct adaptor of the  

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 direction of the arrows marked on the front of  

the 

AQUASTOP).

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 the priming chamber are not blocked by debris  

 or foreign objects: 

  a. Remove the mechanical pre-filter cartridge

  b. Remove the chemical cartridge

  c. Pushing the priming button repeatedly, check  

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 chamber move freely. If this is not the case,  

 remove the cause of the blockage by means of a  

 pencil, gently into the openings.

 7. Check that the valves of the primer chamber are  
 

 still seated properly so they swing freely. In case  

 they are not, proceed as follows: 

  a. Remove the mechanical pre-filter cartridge

  b. Remove the chemical cartridge

  c. By pressing the appropriate ribbed areas,  
 

 remove the red valve support.

  d. Remove the valves gasket.

  e. Position the valves correctly.

  f. Re-assemble all parts.

PRIORITY #5 ALERT: 
LOW FLOW

The HydroTech system 
continuously monitors 

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Flow Alert warning. 

The Low Flow Alert will appear for several reasons:

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 see that the mechanical pre- filter has been  

 properly installed and nothing is clogging the  

 area. See Mechanical Filter Maintenance Section  

 for more details on cleaning the filter.

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 The filter comes equipped with a filtration media,  

 but if you choose to use another type of filtering  

 media, check when it needs to be replaced.  

 Please refer to the Filter Media section for  

 further details on how to choose the correct  

filter 

media. 

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 filter to operate properly, hosing should always  

 follow a straight path from the filter to the  

 aquarium rim with some slack but no loops. The  

 filter will not work efficiently if the hose is too  

 long or too short. Check that the hoses have  

 been properly installed.